Age of Heroes

Age of Heroes (2011)

  • 40% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 43% want to see it
    (651 ratings)

Today, many remember Ian Fleming (1908-64) as the author of such books as the James Bond series and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, but less-commonly known are the details of his involvement in World War II. Fleming began as an intelligence liaison under the aegis of Rear Admiral John Godfrey, and then in… More

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Drama, Art House & International, Special Interest
Metrodome Group

Critic Reviews

  • Allan Hunter, Daily Express

    The gruelling training, clandestine mission and sacrifice is familiar Boy's Own stuff but the lack of a decent budget really hurts the film.

  • Graham Young, Birmingham Mail

    Dyer has forged a career around screen violence which can leave a very unpleasant aftertaste. But this is a relatively conventional Second World War story about seizing Nazi radar technology from occupied Norway and he's all the better for it.

  • Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

    This film's shoestring budget is just far too apparent, making it impossible to take seriously. But it has its moments.

  • Damon Wise, Radio Times

    Bean and Danny Dyer butt heads in an engaging manner, and the icy locations add an atmospheric backdrop.

  • Neil Smith, Total Film

    Two sequels are planned, God help us.

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  • Al S


    A guns-blazing and riveting action-packed adventure of real-life heroes of Author, Ian Fleming`s commando unit in world war 2. An exceptional first chapter to a promising trilogy of the units adventures. An explosvie, thrilling and dazzling action flick. Sean Bean and Danny Dyer give… More

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